XYZ Affair (jan 1, 1797 – jan 1, 1798)
Description:
A diplomatic incident between the US and France posed a risk for war, known as the Quasi-WarCauses:
-French diplomats came to the US and effectively asked President Adams for bribes in order to avoid hostilities caused by the seizure of American merchant ships by France
Historical Impact:
-War with France was narrowly avoided
-Diplomatic relations with France were tarnished
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1797
jan 1, 1798
~ 12 months